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Boating
March 2008
Pete Mcdonald |
Sea Ray 175 Sport The entry-level bowrider is built with the idea of introducing people to boating and to a company's boats.   |
Boating
April 2008
Pete McDonald |
Rinker Captiva 248 DB If one word can be associated with Rinker boats it's "value," which some people misconstrue to mean "cheap." Not so. In the case of the Captiva 248 DB, value means getting a lot of boat for your dollar. |
Boating
June 2008
Eric Colby |
Fairline Phantom 48 Fairline made its new Phantom 48 taller -- a full 1' higher compared to the old Phantom 46. This extra headroom belowdecks made room for a rare design element on a boat shorter than 50' -- a midship master stateroom. |
Boating
September 2008
Eric Colby |
Concept 30 Sport Deck You'll be hard-pressed to find a boat this size that's better built or finished. The 30 Sport Deck is constructed with a solid fiberglass bottom and the hull and deck are bonded with Plexus adhesive. |
Boating
October 2007
Pete McDonald |
Cobalt 302 This sportboat is a bowrider on steroids. With a centerline length of 29'7" and a beam of 9'11" this is a spacious, amenities-packed party monster in runabout form. |
Boating
October 2007
Eric Colby |
Sabre 52 Salon Express This yacht's quiet resolve is where brainy meets brawny. |
Boating
June 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Regal Commodore 3060: Vista Cruiser The cabin windshield divides the boat's lines, provides a headrest when the sunpad is installed, and when combined with large, oval side windows, gives you something most cruisers this size haven't offered for decades--a view from within. |
Boating
Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
Boating
July 2008
Pete McDonald |
Sea Ray 210 Sundeck Sea Ray engineered the 210 Sundeck with the entry-level boater in mind. It has deckboat-style space and amenities packed into a trailerable and fairly affordable 22' package. |
Boating
Eric Colby |
Fairline Targa 44 Gran Turismo The Targa 44 has a simplified interface system. |
Boating
November 2007
Daniel W. Long |
Sea Ray 230 Select Plenty of bowriders these days are stylish, but Sea Ray does it right with the 230 Select. |
| Boating |
Boat Buyer's Cheat Sheet The best tips to find the boat for you! |
Boating
Daniel W. Long |
Bayliner 245 Cruiser Here's a question I often hear from boaters who are looking to step up from a bowrider: Is it possible to cruise comfortably in a trailerable 25' boat? |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Superboat 30 Challenge Anyone seeking a fun, easily maintained boat that can slice through choppy water should take a look at the Superboat 30 Challenge. |
Boating
January 2008
Daniel W. Long |
Baja 247 Islander Muy Caliente! The Baja 247 Islander is spicy, hip, and full of zip. |
Boating
December 2008 |
2008 Best Bets Although there can be only one Boat of the Year, we've tested plenty of other boats and gear during the past 12 months with clever new ideas that were innovative, cool, or just plain smart. These are some of the best we've seen. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Bayliner 320 Cruiser By offsetting some costly luxuries to the options list and forgoing others entirely, Bayliner's stout, sleek 320 Cruiser gives you all the cruising essentials for a surprisingly low price. |
Popular Mechanics
October 1999
Rich Taylor |
Jets Vs. Props Here's how to choose the right kind of package boat power. |
Boating
March 31, 2009
Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 320 Sport Yacht Handsome dividends -- a model of prosperity. |
Boating
April 2008
Lenny Ruddow |
Sea Cat 227 Cuddy There are only a few cats in this size range that offer cabins. And like the ride, the cabin on the Sea Cat 227 Cuddy makes you think you're on a larger boat. |
Boating
Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 267 Supersized bowriders are often super slugs on the water, but Caravelle's 267 packs a punch. |
Boating
October 2003 |
Centers Of Attention Five mini battlewagons duke it out: Aquasport 175 Osprey... Regal 1800 Bowrider... Mako 171... Polar 1700... Trophy 1703 |
Boating
Pete McDonald |
Pro-Line 23 DC Aboard the 23 DC you can sit down, kick back, and enjoy the protection of a full windshield. Second, when you're not fishing, double-console boats make it a hell of a lot easier to entertain the crew. |
Boating
August 2003 |
5 Alive The bay boat is as versatile a vessel as you'll find in the fishing world, a fantastic compromise that lets you hunt in the shallows and, conditions permitting, go outside the inlet. Five of the most versatile platforms fight for your fish. |
Boating
October 2008
Eric Colby |
Azimut 47 Fly On the flying bridge of the Azimut 47 Fly, the aft lounge has seating for at least eight people around a smartly laid out wetbar/barbecue. |
Boating
November 2007
Eric Colby |
Challenger DDC 28 When they talk about bottom design, go-fast designers focus on deadrise and steps. When they chat about the Duo Delta-Conic hull on the Challenger DDC 28, the conversation is dominated by the hull's 11 degree transom angle. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Regulator 34SS The Fish Whisperer -- Catch Her on the Fly. |
Boating
September 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 260 Sundancer (Boat Test 2333) Designing a boat that makes maintenance easier is just one thing to like about this boat. It's one of the best--and most expensive--pocket cruisers you can buy. |
Boating
February 2008
Lenny Rudow |
McKee Craft 28 Express Big Love. Our long-term relationship. |
Boating
March 2007 |
Baja 277 Islander Convenience reigns throughout this boat, from the gunwale stowage trays to the head in the port dash console to maintenance items in the engine compartment. |
Boating
April 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 323: Extra Effort A review of the Intrepid 323, that rare boat in which you actually get what you pay for. |
Boating
August 2007
Lenny Rudow |
Bayliss 65: Steak House Finding a massive teak cockpit on a 65'-long custom battlewagon is no surprise, but there's plenty to get excited about on the Bayliss that you won't find in competing fishboats. |
Boating
December 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 254 FSX This bowrider makes promises it can keep. Not only is there seating for a crowd, there's stowage for their gear as well. Not only is the boat fast, but its mass and waterline length let you use all that power in a chop. |
Boating
Pete Mcdonald |
Scout 245 Dorado A dual console with big-water chops. |
Boating
March 2008
Pete Mcdonald |
Trophy 2503 Center Console Trophy makes a lot of aspects of owning and operating the 2503 easy. |
Boating
February 2008
Lenny Rudow |
Pursuit S 310 Combat Zone. Come out fighting. |
Boating
February 2008
Eric Colby |
Atlantis 50 Charm city. Ready for the show. |
Boating
March 2006 |
Glacier Bay 2665 Canyon Runner Proof Positive: Play these Numbers and Win! This is the smoothest riding 26' project boat ever with the biggest fishbox ever. |
Boating
July 2008
Eric Colby |
Cranchi Zaffiro 36 The Zaffiro 36's performance will please old salts and land-based folk alike. |
Boating
October 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 350 Sun Sport Sure, this boat could be called eye candy, but its sleek, low-windage profile is practical. |
Boating
November 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 3900 The 3900 Open fishes and cruises with aplomb. |
Boating
October 2006
Eric Colby |
Azimut 43 There aren't many other European boats in this size range. This yacht feels bigger than it is. |
Boating
January 2004 |
Best Bets 2003 Although there can be only one Boat of the Year, there have been other boats over the past 12 months that have wowed us with features that were innovative, cool, or just plain smart. The kind of things that make you wonder, "Why doesn't everyone do this?" Here are a few. |
Boating
January 2008
Pete Mcdonald |
Rinker 276 Captiva Bring everything -- and more -- aboard the Rinker 276 for a day of boating. Short of the kitchen sink and the garage refrigerator, I defy you not to find a place to stow it. |
Boating
August 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 4200: True Commitment Going the extra mile is the name of the 4200 Open's game. It's fast and efficient, and it provides a soft, sure ride. Since we leadered and released a number of sailfish during our test, I can attest to its fishability. |
| Boating |
Shootout! Entry-Level Waterbikes Three Water Pistols. One Super Soaker. |
